DISCOVERING -Avenged Sevenfold - So Far Away first REACTION! W/ Black Pegasus

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  • @xtlbx
    @xtlbx 11 місяців тому +277

    This song is a tribute to the drummer "The Rev" who had an incurable heart condition and passed away in 2009. He actually wrote a song called "Fiction" 3 days before he passed away, in the lyrics he wrote "promise me you'll never feel afraid" like a message for the rest of the band. Then, in this song "so far away", they said "sleep tight, i'm not afraid" in response to the lyrics The Rev wrote for them, their way of saying "its okay brother, rest in peace, we promise we're not going to feel afraid".

    • @StevelandCleamer
      @StevelandCleamer 10 місяців тому +19

      He died of an OD

    • @thenightskyeofficial
      @thenightskyeofficial 10 місяців тому +5

      Don't forget that they're are other songs on the record about him as well. "Save Me" is a big one that comes to mind. And I believe "Nightmare" is about him as well, given the end of the music video for that song.

    • @kennethmoore427
      @kennethmoore427 10 місяців тому +9

      @@StevelandCleamerHe was on a ton of pain medication because of his heart condition. He was going to die if the heart condition anyway. The song brompton cocktail is about that.

    • @StevelandCleamer
      @StevelandCleamer 10 місяців тому +10

      @@kennethmoore427 prescribed medication, maybe. But he definitely OD’d due to abuse. Don’t think that I’m bashing him at all. He’s one of my all time favorite musicians, and I have loved A7X for two decades, but he still OD’d.

    • @Sj93736
      @Sj93736 10 місяців тому +8

      ​@@kennethmoore427the Rev is my favorite drummer but this is cope, he OD'd from abuse. Sucks but that's life

  • @Skybolt211
    @Skybolt211 10 місяців тому +131

    RIP, "The Rev" we all still miss you.

  • @lilymiggins3038
    @lilymiggins3038 10 місяців тому +55

    The entire Nightmare album is the band dealing with their grief over losing Jimmy and its an absolute masterpiece

  • @denickisandels
    @denickisandels 10 місяців тому +21

    I became a fan after my son passed away. I knew he loved the group so I checked them out and love them now. Love "Afterlife" & "Hail To The King" as well. Great reaction 😊❤🎉

    • @Jennifer_615
      @Jennifer_615 10 місяців тому +2

      May God bless you and your family❤❤❤

    • @ThreshmanEntertainment
      @ThreshmanEntertainment 10 місяців тому +2

      I’m so sorry for the loss of your son for sure

    • @nikral7486
      @nikral7486 7 місяців тому

      sorry for your loss your son had great taste in music thats for sure and im sure he is looking over you

    • @BIGFERG32
      @BIGFERG32 Місяць тому

      Sorry for your loss. Afterlife is my favorite from them as well

  • @tommillsap7120
    @tommillsap7120 10 місяців тому +40

    If you notice, there isn't a drummer in the studio with them.

    • @phinkzie
      @phinkzie 7 місяців тому +2

      rip rev

    • @Rklauman
      @Rklauman 2 дні тому

      I saw them live when they went on tour after this song came out. When they played this song the entire stage was dark except for a spot light on the empty drum set . Zero percussions were playing during the song live.

  • @twindle00
    @twindle00 10 місяців тому +24

    Their name “avenged sevenfold” actually comes from the book of genesis where it’s says that a crime committed in revenge shall be avenged seven fold. A lot of their earlier music has heavy biblical influence that you would never notice without a deep dive into the lyrics

  • @Dreveryn
    @Dreveryn 10 місяців тому +35

    RIP to the Rev. A7X was one of my favorite bands up until he passed. Still love them, just hits different now and my music taste has evolved. Most of the tracks you should start with, with a couple exceptions, should be from the "Live in the LBC" concert dvd. As a military kid, you should absolutely do Gunslinger. But also check out Critical Acclaim, Scream, Beast and the Harlot, Bat Country, Almost Easy, and A Little Piece of Heaven all the live versions in the LBC. Also recommend Nightmare, Hail to the King, Afterlife, and Brompton Cocktail. Shit, just listen to their self-titled album and City of Evil all the way through. Peak A7X era in my opinion.
    Edit: man I really miss listening to the Rev. Dude was such a massive talent, if he was alive today with an extra decade of touring experience, and the modern influence of some of the insane techniques today, he'd easily be my favorite drummer I think. He was so naturally gifted; I just remember the old webclip of him recording Almost Easy in one take. Sorry kind of reminiscing the old days for a moment.

  • @Jen-in-Texas
    @Jen-in-Texas 9 місяців тому +4

    You’ve got to react to their songs “Seize the Day” and “Dear God”. Those two will knock your socks off!

  • @MegsD79
    @MegsD79 10 місяців тому +21

    One of my favorite Avenged Sevenfold songs. Very emotional live! I've seen them twice live but this song was only played once.

    • @b-money5821
      @b-money5821 10 місяців тому +1

      Saw them play this live at the forum and man when a band can have a sold out venue, with their phone lights in the air and in tears…. It was beautiful

    • @samcole6407
      @samcole6407 9 місяців тому

      I saw them live in 2011 on there nightmare after Christmas tour and they played this song and it was the most emotional thing to watch and listen to.

  • @tedjohnson2091
    @tedjohnson2091 11 місяців тому +8

    Afterlife, Hail to the King. So many

  • @snitchex5087
    @snitchex5087 10 місяців тому +7

    yeah this song was tribute so more calm than their other material, they have some amazing bangers, if u would like to do more more avenged sevenfold try:
    bat country (official music video)
    beast and a harlot (official music video)
    critical acclaim (live in lbc)
    afterlife (live in lbc)

  • @Dreveryn
    @Dreveryn 10 місяців тому +29

    The bands name Avenged Sevenfold, abbreviated A7X comes from the bible:
    Genesis 4: 13-15
    13: Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is more than I can bear.
    14 :Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
    15: But the LORD said to him, "Not so; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over." Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.

  • @jerodwatts3062
    @jerodwatts3062 10 місяців тому +17

    RIP Rev 🥲 foREVer.
    Also, what I always got from the band name, Avenged Sevenfold was like, avenged 7 fold, 7 times. Being avenged 7 times the amount.

  • @thenightskyeofficial
    @thenightskyeofficial 10 місяців тому +12

    This was more of a one off for them. Due to their drummer passing away, they dedicated the album that this song was on, to him. Usually they are quite a bit heavier than this. But no where near as heavy as Lorna Shore so I think you'll enjoy their stuff!

  • @jess_Bond
    @jess_Bond 11 місяців тому +16

    I like "the beast and the harlot". This was a great reaction I'm glad you enjoyed this song. I'm sure you'll figure out this song is about their drummer who passed away.

  • @VerchielxKanda
    @VerchielxKanda 8 місяців тому +5

    You DEFINITELY should have read the description. This was a tribute to their drummer The Rev. He passed away back in the early 2000s.

  • @JonNo86
    @JonNo86 9 місяців тому +4

    It's interesting that you're like the only reactor that didn't understand that it was a memorial/tribute song to their drummer. Bro you're usually so good about catching stuff like this!

  • @WendyHardy-wo6gl
    @WendyHardy-wo6gl 9 місяців тому +4

    Long live the " Rev" one of the best rock drummer's!

  • @zombiefiedbinx
    @zombiefiedbinx 2 місяці тому

    This song always makes me cry,😢avenged sevenfold was what got me into the rock and metal music! Rip rev you will be forever missed and loved❤

  • @nikral7486
    @nikral7486 7 місяців тому +1

    R.I.P the rev. what a lovely tribute to him this song will never fail to make me cry

  • @dillonsronce2583
    @dillonsronce2583 10 місяців тому +8

    Dedicated to the original drummer. Jimmy the rev. R.i.p.

  • @KWildman17
    @KWildman17 4 місяці тому

    They are such a great band when it comes to diverse range. Slower mellow, deep lyrics… all the way to high intensity, amazing drums and guitar riffs. So many good songs you could review “The Stage”, “Sidewinder”, “Save Me”, “Exist”, the list truly goes on and on…. Please review more of them.

  • @carissamarple
    @carissamarple 10 місяців тому +8

    RIP REV ❤ They get a lot harder than this. But they're amazing. Definitely palatable. Please do more of A7X 🙏

  • @dawngipe6324
    @dawngipe6324 4 місяці тому

    One of my fav bands and just a great song...sooo many other great ones...Dear God, Brompton Cocktail, Victim, Welcome to the Family....too many to list

  • @VIV1Do
    @VIV1Do 10 місяців тому +3

    if you are looking for similar songs (not "heavy") from them you can check out "Roman Sky" and "Dear God".
    in general they got alot of songs related to the military like "MIA", "Gunslinger", "Danger Line".

  • @QaTeRPee
    @QaTeRPee 10 місяців тому

    Damn, Sevenfold would be an absolute blast of a dive. Glad you stumble upon them. ^_^ If I were you I would listen to 1 or 2 songs of each album they have put out, so to appreciate their musical evolution through the years. Have a nice Year man!

  • @ShermTheGerm17
    @ShermTheGerm17 10 місяців тому

    RIP the Rev he was an amazing drummer but this is my favorite song from them ! Can’t wait for this rabbit hole !!!

  • @GarylIl
    @GarylIl 10 місяців тому +5

    Kinda crazy for this to be your first a7x song because it isn't their typical sound/style... but it's also typical for them to branch out and explore so in a way it is.
    I'd recommend trying The Stage, it has an amazing video and message and curious if you'd vibe with them on a heavier track.

  • @kennethmoore427
    @kennethmoore427 10 місяців тому +5

    I’ve been watching reactions for two plus years now. Avenged Sevenfold are my favorite reactions next to Ren. They are the best musicians in rock. Their best song and videos, Hail to the King, The Stage, Cosmic, and Nobody. Their guitarist is the best in the world in my opinion. They can do any style, metal, country, nu metal, progressive. My favorite song by them is Cosmic

  • @ST3W4
    @ST3W4 10 місяців тому +4

    You need to check out the rock back Three Days Grace. "I Hate Everything About You" is one of my favorite songs by them. It was also the first song I learned to play on guitar. Also check out their song "Pain"

  • @robertcoultas5978
    @robertcoultas5978 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Black P. This is a tune that holds a lot of sentiment for me. I'm sure Don would love this track too. Thanks for the content, the freestyles and the reactions, oh, and congrats on the new addition to your beautiful family. All the love in the world from the UK. Peace x

  • @nolanhelpa903
    @nolanhelpa903 10 місяців тому +4

    More Avenged yessir! 🤟

  • @alancraig782
    @alancraig782 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely agree with the screamo stuff and I love all forms of music. Rap and rock are phases I've been through big time since the 90's. I've seen Avenged Sevenfold once in Glasgow around 2018 and they were incredible. I'd love to see them again. If you understand their history and work ethic you understand why they've got such a huge following.

  • @8dayssooner
    @8dayssooner 10 місяців тому +1

    This is not their typical style at all as it was a tribute to their former drummer, The Rev. Definitely worth a deep dive.
    R.I.P. The Rev. A talent gone far too soon.

  • @northernmiteryx1193
    @northernmiteryx1193 10 місяців тому +1

    As every says it’s for the rev their drummer.
    Also not there is no drummer in the studio with them. Very nice touch. Basically saying no one will replace him and fill his shoes.

  • @Crimson_Iris
    @Crimson_Iris 8 місяців тому

    This was a tribute song to their late drummer "The Rev". You'll see on the neck of the lead guitar where the frets are, it says "The Rev" with a cross. And on the acoustic guitar strap it says "foREVer".

  • @Mid-Westspeed
    @Mid-Westspeed 2 місяці тому

    We still miss Jimmy to this day! RIP Jimmy" the rev" Sullivan!!!

  • @GhostQuartz
    @GhostQuartz 9 місяців тому

    RIP The Rev. I think about him time and time again. We miss you.

  • @olwheelman5799
    @olwheelman5799 10 місяців тому +1

    "Bat country" was the first song of theirs I heard, and its probably my favorite. The name Avenged Sevenfold likely comes from: God says that if anyone should kill Cain, vengeance will be taken on him Sevenfold.

  • @saravh5456
    @saravh5456 10 місяців тому

    Oh my youth coming back! They have so many good songs!

  • @WendyHardy-wo6gl
    @WendyHardy-wo6gl 2 місяці тому

    RIP REV
    You'll never be forgotten

  • @18jhanley1
    @18jhanley1 10 місяців тому +1

    I been a fan for 20 years now since 04 I want you to react to more of their songs they are pretty good

  • @guilhermeamorim904
    @guilhermeamorim904 10 місяців тому +1

    Avenged Sevenfold Live from LBC - A Little Piece of Heaven

  • @taller1443
    @taller1443 10 місяців тому

    Been a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold. Glad to see you're enjoying them @Black Pegasus

  • @skater61991
    @skater61991 11 місяців тому +5

    The guys are amazing. Another huge hit of theirs is Beast and the Harlot. Which is another side to them!

  • @melaniecarol6019
    @melaniecarol6019 5 місяців тому

    this song got me through the un-aliving of my uncle by his own hand. can still bring me to tears.

  • @douglasmaynor1420
    @douglasmaynor1420 10 місяців тому +1

    Check out "Afterlife" live the long beach concert!

  • @rheath329
    @rheath329 10 місяців тому +3

    HAIL TO THE KING,,,next

  • @andylastname566
    @andylastname566 10 місяців тому +3

    After my cousin passed away, i cant watch this without almost breaking down in tears.

  • @93kingu
    @93kingu 5 місяців тому

    Excellent reaction! I'm 52 and if the proverbial "creek" rises, I'll swim to shore. Keep up the great work Pegaus.

  • @michaelmchone9239
    @michaelmchone9239 10 місяців тому

    The Stage is 🔥Deep lyrics and video friend

  • @johncarpenter3751
    @johncarpenter3751 10 місяців тому

    More more more Avenged Sevenfold. The Stage should be next!
    RiP Rev
    FoREVer

  • @danieljmalwitz
    @danieljmalwitz 10 місяців тому +2

    Too many songs to choose from, but I’d go with Afterlife next. Or anything on their self-titled album.

  • @irenestubbings7856
    @irenestubbings7856 8 місяців тому

    A tribute to Rev the drummer. One of my all time favourite songs. Avenged 7 fold is from the bible.

  • @joshuahallett6235
    @joshuahallett6235 10 місяців тому +3

    Recommendations for A7F future reactions: Dear God, Hail to the King, and Little Piece of Heaven

  • @BrandonWestfall
    @BrandonWestfall 9 місяців тому

    Critical Acclaim is my favorite A7X song but they have a massive catalogue of hits.

  • @ryanraju6774
    @ryanraju6774 9 місяців тому

    This and Chester Bennington and Joey jordinsons death are the three in music that always shatter my heart. I can't hear this song without crying

  • @EntryLevelGaming
    @EntryLevelGaming 10 місяців тому

    I'll come here again every time you react to avenged sevenfold

  • @stevefilley9765
    @stevefilley9765 9 місяців тому

    Love Avenged Sevenfold

  • @mackmakesathing1142
    @mackmakesathing1142 10 місяців тому +3

    Look into bat country. A great song by avenged back when rev was still killing it on the drums.

    • @StevelandCleamer
      @StevelandCleamer 10 місяців тому +1

      The entire city of evil album is one of my Mount Rushmore albums🔥🔥

  • @martinarscott3524
    @martinarscott3524 7 місяців тому

    "Save Me" off the Nightmare album is my favourite song of all time

  • @johndodig4484
    @johndodig4484 8 місяців тому

    They became more radio friendly. They're first couple of albums are more screaming. The songs chapter 4 and second heartbeat are good examples.

  • @surprenant52
    @surprenant52 10 місяців тому

    Not the typical avenged song. But a beautiful tribute and a great gateway to an amazing band

  • @Will-xn2wg
    @Will-xn2wg 10 місяців тому

    If I could tell you I love you for this tribute I would but I can't we all give love to the late great with rev but I appreciate it thank you love you

  • @AngB517
    @AngB517 10 місяців тому

    We went to their concert in 2011, 3 years after I lost my Mama, the concert was 4 days before her birthday and M. Shadows (Matt Sanders) dedicated it to all of those that had lost someone. I was bawling. They had a projection of that shot of The Rev (Jimmy Sullivan) hugging the guys behind the drum kit. 💔
    They do have many many great songs, personally for me Little Piece of Heaven is not one I enjoy. Dear God, Seize The Day, Almost Easy, Bat Country, Buried Alive, Carry On (from Call of Duty) and so many more. . .. and while I do love the Live in the LBC version of Critical Acclaim there's some lyrics that aren't sung in the live that are in the Official Audio.
    Syn always has crazy guitar solos, but Zacky and Johnny are right there with him in the rhythm guitar and bass. The Rev was an awesome drummer, and I am glad they asked Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater to play their Welcome To The Family (another great song on the Nightmare album) Tour because Jimmy was a fan of Mike. 🤘
    I don't know what their religious beliefs are (nor do I care) but Avenged Sevenfold is from the OT of the bible. I do remember that from an interview.

  • @metalrob0321
    @metalrob0321 10 місяців тому

    To be real about it as I was watching this I found out this year that a best friend of mine I grew up with I loved her actually fell in love with her but anyways I found out she died two years ago but I didn't know until this year and it's been devastating to me like just now I was singing it but I kept looking up and blowing kisses because I miss her so much and I loved her with all my heart and so this song hits harder for me now than it did when I first heard it when it came out so yeah great song great reaction

  • @chrislynn27
    @chrislynn27 10 місяців тому

    One of my favorite of all time bands. A7X very diverse and extensive catalog. I would start with Unholy Confessions, Beast and the Harlot, and when you're nice and settled in, A Little Piece of Heaven.

  • @rickoachmadalfiansyach6664
    @rickoachmadalfiansyach6664 10 місяців тому

    RIP The Rev i love you so much

  • @joshuahallett6235
    @joshuahallett6235 10 місяців тому

    R.I.P. Rev we miss you

  • @dymsdimas9377
    @dymsdimas9377 10 місяців тому +1

    love the reaction❤️

  • @frederickhale6495
    @frederickhale6495 10 місяців тому

    You definitely should react to more avenged sevenfold songs like city of evil, beast and the harlot, nightmare, fiction and save me all amazing song and so many more that are absolutely incredible. RIP FoREVer

  • @isaiahrodriguez66
    @isaiahrodriguez66 10 місяців тому

    Hail to the king is fantastic, so is buried alive

  • @mariecharles878
    @mariecharles878 10 місяців тому

    R.I.P Rev gone but never forgotten 😢😢😢

  • @dianejones8225
    @dianejones8225 10 місяців тому

    ❤️‍🔥🤘🏼. More of them please

  • @JimBob_McRob
    @JimBob_McRob 10 місяців тому +4

    Okay, now you can jump into "Unholy Confessions" original video. 😃🤘 I'm a Metallica fan from the 80s (old head) and realized these guys are the real deal. Technically amazin musicians, performers and songwriters (imho). Saw them about 10 years ago after the Rev passed. They have a new album out now. Can't go wrong going down this rabbit hole.

  • @TheSchizo2
    @TheSchizo2 10 місяців тому

    You got an amazing rabbit hole here with A7X. I will say there are some songs they have that have more emotion and feel to them if you watch the live versions. 2 live shows in particular that feature all of these songs are Live in the LBC 2008, and Live at Rock AM Ring 2011. The one in 2008 is "to me personally" their peak performance when The Rev was still with them "RIP". The 2011 show "again to me" was their peak for after they lost The Rev.

  • @mylarhyrule904
    @mylarhyrule904 10 місяців тому +1

    Avenged sevenfold…. Nightmare is probably their biggest flames

  • @tysont7059
    @tysont7059 10 місяців тому

    Check out their song "NOBODY"

  • @i603iGames
    @i603iGames 10 місяців тому +2

    Afterlife by Avenge seven fold is a really good track!

  • @Ryan-ws3yf
    @Ryan-ws3yf 10 місяців тому

    Great reaction as always.
    🙏🙏I want to thank your father for his 20+ years of service. It's very much appreciated.🙏🙏
    As a military kid, you should check out the 90s grunge band Alice in Chains and their song Rooster. It's about the guitar player's father serving in Vietnam.
    Either way, keep it up.

  • @brianclark3102
    @brianclark3102 8 місяців тому

    RIP Rev. Brother, I'm up in Denver. AF veteran myself and my wife is a marine brat. Would love to hang out and show you some more music outside your norm. Cheers

  • @SuperDevilDucky
    @SuperDevilDucky 10 місяців тому

    I recommend the stage next! A7X is my favorite band. The songs I think you would actually like are the stage, MIA, and maybe even Nobody.

  • @jgonzgolf
    @jgonzgolf 9 місяців тому

    Pegasus you want one that’s gonna hit the feels? You being of a military family you got hear “Gunslinger”. I’m a marine corps veteran so trust me when I say you wanna hear this one.

  • @robert_5974
    @robert_5974 Рік тому +2

    Used a VPN to watch, f wmg lol. Avenged Sevenfold = Avenged 7 times and shortened to A7X, this song is very radio friendly. A lot of their music is harder than this one so I would think that's why this one had so much more reach bc the harder stuff turns people away immediately if they don't like it like that. Really happy you liked it.

  • @lisaheathcock7924
    @lisaheathcock7924 10 місяців тому +1

    RIP REV 🖤💔🤘🔥

  • @k3ndo
    @k3ndo 10 місяців тому

    Another great one! - Thank you for the content.
    We need to know where you got that Hoodie!

  • @GrowingDownUnder
    @GrowingDownUnder 10 місяців тому

    Avenged sevenfold best songs are unholy confessions, bat country, the beast and the harlot... Also their guitarist has been ranked in the top 10 best guitarists in the world

  • @murder13love
    @murder13love 10 місяців тому

    Saw them in 05, their music has got me through some shit times. Every album brings a level of maturity, a different view, a dofferwnt genre. Love a7x!

  • @dillonsronce2583
    @dillonsronce2583 9 місяців тому

    You should check out their songs seize the day and dear God. I wouldn't be surprised if you liked those two.

  • @steve-yl5vf
    @steve-yl5vf 10 місяців тому

    I think afterlife would be another great song to check out from them. Their drummer the rev wrote it too

  • @emerje0
    @emerje0 10 місяців тому +1

    You should listen to Bad Wolves - "Remember When", it's in the same vein, but not a happy song. It's metal, but has a totally different hip hop vibe since it's mostly about the then lead singer Tommy Vext growing up as a black kid in Brooklyn and nearly being murdered by his twin brother who is currently serving time in prison for it.

  • @appalachiansapper12b64
    @appalachiansapper12b64 10 місяців тому

    This is a good one, but to hear more of what they do, check out "strength of the world" on the city of evil album. It's a really pretty one, does go hard later, but all in all, it's a really good song.

  • @deadassdgaf100
    @deadassdgaf100 10 місяців тому

    RIP James "Jimmy" (The Reverend Bartholomew Plague) Sullivan 🥁🤘🏼💀

  • @coreyrees840
    @coreyrees840 10 місяців тому +1

    R.I.P The Rev

  • @andy60234
    @andy60234 10 місяців тому

    RIP Rev.

  • @NickyShelby_
    @NickyShelby_ 10 місяців тому

    The meaning of the song to me for 12 years change after the death of my father

  • @Devdor
    @Devdor 10 місяців тому +1

    Tribute to their late drummer rip Jimmy “the rev” Sullivan you definitely need to do more A7X

  • @fatboy1271
    @fatboy1271 10 місяців тому +1

    And the Lord said he would avenge the death of Cain sevenfold to any who did him harm .. something like that.
    My understanding is that both Iron Maiden and Metallica have requested that Avenged be their opening acts multiple times...
    As an 80s Metalhead, I believe they carried that torch into the next generation 🤘🤘

  • @kaynesheldon4905
    @kaynesheldon4905 10 місяців тому

    Emotional but beautiful

  • @Thewingestofdings
    @Thewingestofdings 10 місяців тому +2

    lol dang I’ve never seen someone ever more not see a sign of what’s going on as this